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Post by Miastar on Aug 17, 2008 20:27:51 GMT -5
Setting: Michael Vaughn is on the track with Daredevil aka Taz training for the big competition. Mike: Taz and I were rarin' to go. I moved him out onto the track and we began to circle the track at a trot first, before moving into a canter. Once we had warmed up, I brought him to the 1/4 poll and stopped him. I crouched low in the saddle, gripping with my knees. My head and eyes forward, I held the reins firmly in my hands. "Go!" I shouted to Taz and off he flew, I kept him pulled in because I didn't want him to go full power, not yet anyway. We raced along the rail, into the first turn and then down the back stretch. We neared the final turn and I sifted in the saddle just a bit, as we came off the turn, I crouched even lower onto Taz's neck and gave him reign. He went into another gear and we were soon past the 1/4 poll again. I stood in my stirrups, pulling him up gently. He fought for his head to run more but I wouldn't let him have it and he gave in. "Atta boy, good job!" I praised him with a pat on the neck as I sat back down in the saddle. What a rush!OOC: If any other Berryhill riders care to join us on the track go right ahead, Sterling's are welcome too of course
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 21, 2008 13:51:36 GMT -5
Caden:
i walked down to the Berryhill outdoor arena with Happy Appy, my bay roan appaloosa. Dragonfly(Happy Appy) tossed his head and walked a little faster than me, ready to work out. as i got to the arena i saw a rider out on the racetrack and so instead i mounted up on Dragonfly and we jogged down to the racetrack. as the guy urged his horse on around the track i had stopped Dragonfly and sat watching the two fly. when they stopped i sat up straight and applauded. "nice run!" i yelled.
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Post by Miastar on Aug 24, 2008 15:56:54 GMT -5
Michael: I noticed another rider and his appaloosa horse approaching the track. "Nice run" he told us, "Thanks! I don't believe we've met, I'm Michael Vaughn, this is Taz. And you are?..."
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 27, 2008 12:00:18 GMT -5
Caden:
"im Caden Buck, Justin's older brother. this is my horse Happy Appy, but i call him Dragonfly. i was actually thinking about buying another horse, but i dont know where to go to find one. i wanted a retired Thoroughbred horse, too. so i could give my girlfriend's horse a little competition for the spotlight." i said to Mike.
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Post by Miastar on Aug 27, 2008 15:23:23 GMT -5
Mike: "Sydney Bristow at Sterling Stables sells horses there. She's a jockey so she might have what you're looking for. Although I must warn you, ex-racers aren't for beginners."
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 27, 2008 17:42:04 GMT -5
Caden:
"i have been riding since before i could walk." i said to Mike. "so do you want to head over to Sterlings and help me find a horse?"
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Post by hotspot on Aug 27, 2008 18:01:39 GMT -5
Owen: attired in stockinged feet, carrying my books and a steaming cup of coffee, i jogged across the lawn. while i would much rather be taking a long ride with Ballerina, i was on a mission. on the way to the light box in the arena, though, i noticed Mike and Caden talking over on the track with their horses. i heard snippets of conversation; "...So do you want to head over to Sterling and help me find a horse?" Caden was asking. maybe this was my chance to get out of a sticky situation- while i hadn't much time to loose, i hurried over to the railing. "hey!" i said, by way of greeting. "you know, Caden, i decided that the sorrel mustang mare i got from the wild herd would havea better home with someone else. you wouldn't consider buying her, would you?"
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 28, 2008 12:29:46 GMT -5
Caden:
"i dont know about that. i was actually thinking about buying an ex-racehorse. maybe a chestnut. i did see one for sale. but if you dont want your mustang i do now a girl that would want a sorrel mare. well actually i will buy the mustang, but i am still going to get the chestnut racer, i do think the thoroughbred's name is Heart Song. but Mike would you help me find this Sydney Bristow to talk about this chestnut racer. but first i want to see the sorrel mustang." i said leading Dragonfly off the track and towards Owen. "Mike i will meet you in the Starbucks in about 10-15 minutes so we can find Sydney." i said over my shoulder.
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Post by hotspot on Aug 28, 2008 16:39:34 GMT -5
Owen: i beamed. "i'll let you go and see about the thoroughbred first. i have a little business to wrap up now." i said with a smile, shifting my boots and coffee from hand to hand so i wouldn't get burned. "come find me when you're done- i have a game of matchmaker to finish." i saluted to Mike and Caden and then hurried off for the arena.
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Post by Miastar on Aug 28, 2008 18:17:25 GMT -5
Mike: "Yeah, I guess I could help you find her, I need to cool Taz out and groom him. Make it 30 minutes, Milton'll kill me if Taz and I blow this one. A sorrel mare you say Owen? If Caden doesn't want her do you mind if I take a look?"
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 28, 2008 18:35:28 GMT -5
Caden:
"ya know what i'll come with you. ill have to groom Dragonfly out too. so i will come with you Mike. then we can meet Owen over by the paddock to see the sorrel." i said following Mike to the barn.
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Post by Miastar on Aug 30, 2008 10:50:02 GMT -5
Mike: "Sure" With that, I dismounted from Taz and led him back to the barn. I removed his tack after I tied him the the cross ties and heading for the tack room to fetch a grooming kit. When I returned I started by drying Taz's coat, then giving him a super good grooming before putting him in his stall with some oats. "There you go boy, hey, what would you think of a sorrel mustang for a girl friend?" Taz gave a low nicker and nodded his head up and down in agreement. "Oh but what about June Fantasy, Syd's horse?" At that, Taz looked straight at me for a moment, gave a low nicker and nodded his head in agreement. At that, I had to laugh.
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 31, 2008 7:58:13 GMT -5
Caden:
i groomed and took off Dragonfly's tack. he wasnt sweaty from the ride so i just grooomed him until his coat shined. i grabbed his marron and black lead rope that was dangling from his halter and led him over to his stall. i unhooked his lead rope and he walked in and over to his water bucket. he drank his water and then ate some grain and hay. i walked back over to Mike and waited for him to finish grooming his horse.
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Post by Miastar on Aug 31, 2008 19:57:34 GMT -5
Mike: Caden came up just as I was leaving Taz's stall. "I'm finished here for today so I thought I'd drive over to Sterling Stables myself. I plan to head home after we look at the thoroughbred. Do you have a car?"
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Sept 1, 2008 7:51:45 GMT -5
Caden:
"yea i have a car. do you want to go in mine?" i said walking over to the exit of the barn. "my car is out front."
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